This time of year usually means that I start going into a bit of a funk, as all there is to look forward to is (immediately) sunburn and (longer term) another season following the Melbourne Football Club.
Not so this year.
The performance of the Australian team this summer was pretty ordinary, pyjama stuff aside, and it looks like its possible that the Demons may not finish last this year. Looks like.
Aside from the appalling way in which the Cricket team performed and was administered, one of the worst things about the International season was the television coverage.
Firstly, why are the cricket commentators suddenly promoting other shows on Channel 9? I listen to some commentators because I respect their opinions about cricket, not because I think they have lovely speaking voices and my TV watching is heavily influenced by their opinions.
Actually, its quite the opposite, Tony Greig telling me that "2 and a half men" is "right here at the home of comedy" makes me think he has seen far too much sun and needs to be put out to pasture.
Secondly, why are we drowning in KFC and Vodafone advertising? Is there no-one else that wants to advertise when the cricket is on? The fact that Vodafone took a massive hit during the Ashes campaign did nothing to help Cricket Australia's reputation, while fried chicken really isn't the sort of thing one associates with sports.
In regards to the standard of commentary itself, it seems the modern commentator (read: Slater, Healy etc) really isn't so much interested in the game itself as yelling about it, or anything else going on in their lives; whether it be KFC or the home of comedy.
The list of complaints and questions goes on, but this must also be asked: James Brayshaw?
Why?!
And now its over to you Richie.
(photo courtesy of ecb.co.uk)
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